Hillside adults-only hideaway
Perched 300 feet above the coast across 15 hillside acres, this adults-only retreat looks out over three neighboring Hawaiian islands.
“Perched 300 feet above the Pacific on 15 verdant acres, Hotel Wailea is a former members’ club that still feels like a hidden enclave of cool.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Open-air ocean-view studio hosting daily aerial silks and guided sound bath meditations.
Notable
Guided outrigger canoe excursions and complimentary poolside cabanas across fifteen hillside acres.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Every unit is a suite, light-filled and spacious with oak floors, colorful local art, and artisan-crafted furnishings in materials like coral and native wood.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Perched high on the slopes above Wailea, house cars shuttle guests down to dedicated loungers and umbrellas on Wailea Beach.
The rooms
One-bedroom suites feature wide-plank oak flooring, custom ohia wood cabinetry, deep soaking tubs, and private lanais furnished with daybeds.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated freeform pool sits bordered by tropical greenery, looking out across the hillside toward the ocean.
Cabanas and massage
Shaded poolside cabanas offer daybeds for quiet lounging and host customized lomilomi massages.
The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea
Open-air tables look over the palm canopy, serving island-to-table dishes sourced from the on-site garden and orchard.
Hotel Wailea plays up its best asset from every angle. Fantastic views and pristine weather nearly year-round are reason enough stay in this adults-only resort.
At the table
The Birdcage shakes cocktails across a tiled counter, and a wooden treehouse hosts private dinners within the mango canopy.
How it began
Originally designed in 1990 as a private club for Japanese investors, the hillside estate later transformed into an all-suite hotel.
“The room's decor was sleek and refined. Oak floors, coral fossil stone, and Hawaiian Ohia wood cabinetry were neutral—a color scheme that ensured a sense of ease.”
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Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
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The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.